Arkansas (23 page)

“A long story,” I admitted. “If I tell it right, which up until now I haven't.”

“Doesn't bother me. I like long stories.”

“You do?”

He nodded.

“Okay. But you'll have to drive. For this one I need to be moving.”

Without a word he turned the key in the ignition and pulled out onto Saturn Street.

“Where to, my good man?”

“Anywhere,” I said.

“Sounds good to me,” Dave said. “I like anywhere. Anywhere's always been my favorite place.”